The famous YouTuber MrBeast has denied rumors of launching a memecoin, despite possible huge profits.
Is MrBeast Launching a Memecoin?
James Stephen, also known as MrBeast, is more than just the most subscribed YouTube channel in the world; he's also a businessman and recently, the creator of a reality TV series, Beast Games. Recently, rumors started circulating about MrBeast entering the crypto world. These speculations began after the Crypto trader 'Crypto Beast' tweeted a post suggesting that MrBeast would be launching his memecoin on the Solana blockchain soon.
MrBeast's Official Response
MrBeast has directly addressed the rumors regarding the memecoin launch. Responding to a post by Crypto Beast, he firmly denied any plans to launch such a project, putting an end to the speculation. Although MrBeast admitted that creating a memecoin could bring massive financial gains, he expressed no interest in pursuing it.
Past Allegations Spark Doubts
Allegations about MrBeast's past activities in the crypto world have resurfaced, raising some eyebrows. Reports from the advisory firm Loock.io suggested that MrBeast and his associates might have made millions from low-cap tokens through insider trading. These claims are supported by on-chain data, which reportedly links about 50 wallets to him. While nothing has been officially proven, these allegations add a layer of skepticism to discussions about MrBeast's potential venture into launching a memecoin.
Despite rumors of a memecoin launch by MrBeast, the YouTuber himself dismissed the idea. However, previous allegations of supposed insider trading add uncertainty to his involvement in cryptocurrencies.